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The Alexa Microwave cooks our lunch Nov 28, 2018

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Amazon's new Alexa Microwave is perhaps the strangest new device from the tech giant. We've been testing it at the GeekWire office, and on this episode we put it to the greatest test: Cooking Todd's lunch. Plus, we wrap up (and then unwrap) some of the biggest news and surprises from the Black Friday/Cyber Monday holiday shopping season and go hands-on with the new Microsoft Surface Headphones, the line's first foray into audio devices.

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Tech Holiday Gift Guide: 2018 Nov 21, 2018

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It's the holiday season, and along with festive Amazon packaging and never-ending carols, that means its time to buy holiday gifts! This week on Geared Up, it's our annual Tech Holiday Gift Guide. Todd and Andru will share their recommendations for the best gadgets and gizmos to put on your list -- plus a special surprise recommendation for that one person who has EVERYTHING.

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Bonus episode: Keurig cocktails? Nov 14, 2018

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The Geared Up crew is busy preparing for our annual Tech Holiday Gift Guide this week, but one headline did catch our attention: Keurig, the maker of pod-powered coffee machines, is releasing a cocktail maker with the same design. On this episode, we ask: What?? And: Why? Plus, Andru shares his thoughts on Amazon's new HQ2 location in New York City, his hometown.

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Samsung's foldable smartphone Nov 08, 2018

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Samsung gave a first (very dark) glimpse of its new foldable smartphone, the Galaxy F, this week. Our hosts are divided on whether the phone is a useful step forward or just another holiday season gimmick. Plus, we go hands-on with the new iPad Pro and discuss all the new devices from Apple released this week -- and the ones we were disappointed NOT to see in the lineup.

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The iPhone XR Oct 24, 2018

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Yet another iPhone is coming out this week -- the iPhone XR. This phone has less flashy features and high-end specs than its siblings, the XS and XS Max, but it's still a very solid phone at a more reasonable price. We run down all the pros and cons of the XR on this week's show along with Andru's takeaways on the new Google Pixel 3. Plus, Todd reviews a smart home plug from Amazon that actually works the way you hope it would and gives us a sneak peek at new augmented reality technology for watching NBA games.

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The Regginator! Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime Oct 17, 2018

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Reggie Fils-Aime isn't just the President of Nintendo of America: He's also the namesake of more than his fair share of memes. In this interview with Geared Up co-host Todd Bishop, Fils-Aime discusses Nintendo's entry into the mobile game world, the success of the Nintendo Switch and his experience leading the company through the flop of the Wii U console. Recorded live at the GeekWire Summit.

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How Ring is reinventing home security Oct 03, 2018

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Live from the GeekWire Summit! Ring CEO and Founder Jamie Siminoff started the company with a vision to reinvent home security using connected doorbells. This year, the company has become a giant in smart home devices and was acquired by Amazon, reportedly for more than $1 billion. On this episode, Geared Up co-host Todd Bishop interviews Jamie about Ring's mission and how smart devices are changing our homes.

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iPhone XS Max hands-on Sep 27, 2018

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The new iPhones are here! We go hands-on with the new iPhone XS Max on this week's show and get Andru's review of the new phone. Spoiler: He can't think of many negatives. Andru also shows off his new Apple Watch Series 4 and gives us the rundown of the improvements on that device. Plus, Oculus announced a new high-powered, tetherless VR headset called the Oculus Quest and Andru gets on a rant about Alexa, potatoes and popcorn.

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Alexa in your microwave Sep 19, 2018

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Amazon will reportedly be announcing several new Alexa devices in the coming weeks, including a microwave with the AI voice assistant built-in. Will they find success? Plus, we take a look at the latest Nintendo Labo release and the new Switch Online service, which launched this week. And finally, after a week to mull it over, we have some new thoughts and ideas about the new iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, which start shipping soon.

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Apple-palooza! New iPhones + Apple Watch Sep 12, 2018

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Apple unveiled three new iPhones, the new Apple Watch Series 4 and a ton more at a special event today. We tell you everything you need to know on this live recording of Geared Up -- including the things we were disappointed that Apple did NOT announce.

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